Two LinkedIn app updates in as many weeks! The enhancements keep coming with this latest round of updates for BlackBerry 6 and 7 smartphones, and the LinkedIn app is now more powerful than ever. Check out the features below to learn about the improvements for your experience.

Find Your Current Contacts on LinkedIn
Grow your LinkedIn network from within your existing base of contacts by importing and inviting contacts from your personal email address book and connecting with them on LinkedIn.

View Profile Photos in Full Screen
Have a meeting coming up and want some context? Put a face to the names with a full view of profile photos in the updated LinkedIn app for BlackBerry OS. You can also change your profile photo when viewing yours in full screen mode.

Auto Refresh
Similar to the update for BlackBerry 10, your LinkedIn content automatically updates and refreshes so you can be sure you always have the most up to date information at your fingertips.

Search Improvements
Find people, jobs and companies from within the LinkedIn app using the search function.

More content in Recent Updates
Now you can stay on top of updates from companies that you follow in the Recent Updates section of the LinkedIn app. Get industry news, tips and tricks, status updates, and more.

The LinkedIn apps for BlackBerry 10 and BlackBerry OS smartphones can be used as powerful business tools, particularly with today’s updates and the brand new functionality packed into each. How do you use LinkedIn as a mobile professional? Share your tips, and what new feature you’re most excited about, in the comments below – and don’t forget to visit our BlackBerry company page and BlackBerry for Business discussion group on LinkedIn!

]]>http://bizblog.blackberry.com/2013/07/linkedin-updates-blackberry-10-blackberry-os/feed/0lukereim1LinkedIn App UpdateLinkedIn App for BlackBerry 6 and 7 Smartphones updated to version 2.1http://bizblog.blackberry.com/2012/12/linkedin-app-updated/
http://bizblog.blackberry.com/2012/12/linkedin-app-updated/#commentsWed, 12 Dec 2012 17:41:04 +0000http://bizblog.blackberry.com/?p=9209/ Read More]]>The latest LinkedIn app update for BlackBerry 6 and 7 smartphones is now available. The new 2.1 version allows you to walk into any interview or client meeting with the ability to connect with over 175 million professionals worldwide, in real-time. We’ve heard great feedback on this app and we’re excited to share several new features with you that are available in the update! The updated app is available free for smartphones running BlackBerry 6 and BlackBerry 7 OS.

The LinkedIn app update makes it even easier to stay connected on the go by allowing you to sync and merge your LinkedIn connections with existing BlackBerry contacts in your address book. And, with the new “Groups and More” tab, you can view saved and recommended jobs and access, add, view and participate in the groups that matter to you most.

Jobs

The new LinkedIn “Groups and More” tab allows you to access even more key areas of LinkedIn right from the navigation screen, including jobs. With this feature, you can easily access the jobs you’ve saved and browse ones that are recommended for you. And remember, when you’re done looking at jobs you can get back to the main navigation screen by tapping the LinkedIn logo at the top left-hand corner of the app.

Groups

LinkedIn 2.1 makes it even easier to stay up-to-date with the groups that are most important to you. The “Groups and More” tab makes it simple to access groups that you’ve already joined and participate by viewing and adding content. You can also easily view pending group memberships and access a list of groups that LinkedIn recommends for you and join them with just one tap.

Contact Sync

With the new Contact Sync feature, finding out detailed professional information about the colleagues in your next business meeting is as easy as looking them up in your address book. The app allows you to connect your existing BlackBerry contacts with your LinkedIn connections, and where no contact exists, the app can optionally create a new one for you. This helps to make keeping track of your business connections and interactions easier than ever.

We can’t wait for you to try these new features that make the new LinkedIn app even more interactive and in turn make you more productive. Download LinkedIn 2.1 for BlackBerry smartphones today to ensure that you have the latest tools to put your professional network in the palm of your hands.

Once you’ve gotten the update, check out our BlackBerry for Business discussion group on LinkedIn – a place for professionals, administrators, and business owners discuss the latest on BlackBerry solutions and trends, as well as a touch-point for you to speak with us directly.

Which new feature are you most excited to try out? Let us know in the comments below.

Note: The LinkedIn app for BlackBerry smartphones requires BlackBerry OS 6 or higher, as well as a Wi-Fi connection or data plan in order to function properly. Learn more about regional availability and language preferences on the BlackBerry World storefront.